Le Creuset doesn't mess with its iconic Dutch oven lightly. The French cookware company has been making enameled cast iron since 1925, and for nearly a century, the design has remained remarkably consistent: rounded shape, colorful enamel exterior, cream interior and signature three-ring handle. So when Le Creuset announces updates to this beloved workhorse, it's worth paying attention. The new Modern Heritage collection celebrates the brand's 100th anniversary by reimagining classic pieces with contemporary design elements that honor tradition while embracing modern aesthetics.
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The Modern Heritage line draws inspiration from Le Creuset's archives. The updates are subtle but meaningful: softened angled, looped stainless steel handles instead of knobs and open side handles with a scalloped design. They're both modern and classic, exactly the kind of timeless cookware we expect from a legacy brand like Le Creuset.
In this article: Le Creuset Modern Heritage Round Dutch Oven, Le Creuset Modern Heritage Round Braiser and Le Creuset Modern Heritage Oval Gratin
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Le Creuset Modern Heritage Round Dutch Oven
The 5-quart Modern Heritage Dutch oven features the reimagined design and timeless-yet-contemporary aesthetic of the new line. The cast iron still delivers superior heat retention for braising, baking and slow cooking, while the lower-profile handle allows the pot to fit in ovens with less clearance.
Le Creuset Modern Heritage Round Braiser
This 3.25-quart braiser combines the shallow, wide shape ideal for browning and braising with Modern Heritage's refined design elements. The wide cooking surface allows ingredients to spread in a single layer for better browning.
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Le Creuset Modern Heritage Oval Gratin
The 1.75-quart oval gratin dish brings Modern Heritage design to baking and roasting with a shallow oval shape that maximizes surface area for gratins, roasted vegetables and casseroles where crispy tops matter. Cast-iron construction provides even heat distribution that prevents hot spots.
Le Creuset Signature Round Cassadou
This 3.25-quart cassadou (a French-style casserole) features Le Creuset's classic Signature design with glossy enamel exterior. The round shape with straight sides is versatile for many cooking needs, and can go straight from stovetop to oven.
Le Creuset Signature Oval Casserole
The Signature oval casserole accommodates longer items like whole chickens, roasts or baguettes that don't fit round Dutch ovens. It's available in multiple sizes to suit different household needs and cooking projects.
Le Creuset Signature Rectangular Roaster
This rectangular roaster provides maximum surface area for roasting vegetables, baking casseroles or cooking large cuts of meat. The rectangular shape fits standard oven racks efficiently without wasted space, and tall sides contain splatter while providing enough depth for layered dishes like casseroles and lasagnas.
Le Creuset Traditional Petite Stockpot
The Traditional petite stockpot offers a smaller-scale option for soups, stocks and sauces that don't require a full-size stockpot. Its tall, narrow shape minimizes evaporation during long simmering.
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